Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Oregon, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Oregon, OH
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition according to policy
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning as needed
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Ohio
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate a wide range of ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer equipment
• Competency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision in a clinical setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience performing walking rounds and shift-to-shift handoff communication in a hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Contract position offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline